La norme
Example: La norme de sécurité doit être respectée dans toutes les entreprises.
Definition
"La norme" refers to a standard or a rule established by authority, custom, or general consent, which serves as a model or guideline to be followed. It often defines acceptable criteria or requirements, such as safety norms that must be respected in all companies.
Etymology
The term "la norme" originates from the Latin word 'norma,' meaning a carpenter's square or rule, symbolizing a tool to measure correctness. Over time, it evolved to mean a standard or model to be adhered to in various contexts, including social, technical, and legal fields.
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"La norme" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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